Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About ‘ID-Art’ App:4 Key Features of the App: What is the News? INTERPOL has launched an app called ‘ID-Art’ to protect cultural heritage better. About ‘ID-Art’ App: ‘ID-Art’ App aims to help identify the stolen cultural property, and reduce smuggling. The app will also increase the possibility of recovering… Continue reading Interpol’s “ID-Art App” to help protect cultural property
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What is Social Murder and How to Ensure Accountability in Patrimonial state?
Synopsis: The lack of political attention to social determinants and inequities that exacerbate the pandemic in India is a classic case of ‘Social Murder’. What is Social Murder? Friedrich Engels, used this phrase to describe the death of the worker population in England during the Industrial revolution era. Lack of access to basic necessities of… Continue reading What is Social Murder and How to Ensure Accountability in Patrimonial state?
Recent Communal Riots in Northern Ireland have Lessons For India
Synopsis: Recently communal riots broke out in Ireland. India can take a few lessons from it. A committed political leadership should take responsibility for peoples’ social and economic problems and should make efforts to alleviate their miseries. Background Recently communal clashes broke out in Ireland between the Protestant pro-British loyalist unionists and the Catholic pro-Irish… Continue reading Recent Communal Riots in Northern Ireland have Lessons For India
SC struck down the Maharashtra State Reservation for SEBC Act 2018
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the SEBC Act 2018:4 Genesis of SEBC Act 2018:5 Judgment of SC:6 Way Forward: Synopsis: The SC has struck down the Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018. The judgment would prevent realization of unjust benefits by the reservation. It would also encourage states to work… Continue reading SC struck down the Maharashtra State Reservation for SEBC Act 2018
IPR Waiver For Covid 19 Vaccines
Synopsis: The US is now supporting the plea of developing countries for granting an IPR waiver to Covid-19 vaccines. The waiver would allow the countries to speed up the production process without the permission of manufacturing company. However, significant roadblocks exist that may prevent the grant of waiver. Contents1 Background:2 The October 2020 proposal:3 Need… Continue reading IPR Waiver For Covid 19 Vaccines
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 7, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 IPR Waiver For Covid 19 Vaccines2 SC struck down the Maharashtra State Reservation for SEBC Act, 20183 Recent Communal Riots in Northern Ireland have Lessons For India4 What is Social Murder and How to Ensure Accountability in Patrimonial state?… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 7, 2021
Mandatory online certification for Persons with Disabilities through “UDID portal”
What is the News? The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities(DEPwD) has issued a notification for all States/UTs. In that, the DEPwD made the use of online mode as mandatory to grant certificates of disability using the UDID portal. Note: Firstly, the Central Government notified the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 under… Continue reading Mandatory online certification for Persons with Disabilities through “UDID portal”
First “genetically modified mosquitoes” released in US
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What are Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM)?4 How does GMM work? What is the News? Biotech firm Oxitec has released its Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM) in Florida, USA. What are Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM)? These are the mosquitoes whose genome has been altered using recombinant DNA technology. Their genome is altered in a… Continue reading First “genetically modified mosquitoes” released in US
What is Facebook’s Oversight Board?
What is the News? Facebook’s Oversight Board has upheld Facebook’s decision to block the former-U.S. President Donald Trump from its platform. About Facebook’s Oversight Board: The Oversight Board was established in 2020 by Facebook. It is an independent body that helps Facebook figure out what content can be allowed on the platform and what ought… Continue reading What is Facebook’s Oversight Board?
“Black Fungus Infection” Cases in Covid Patients
What is the News? Doctors in Delhi are witnessing a rise in cases of Covid-19 induced Black Fungus Infection. About Black Fungus Infection: Firstly, Black Fungus infection is also known as Mucormycosis (previously called zygomycosis). Secondly, it is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. These molds are present… Continue reading “Black Fungus Infection” Cases in Covid Patients
